Sunday, 24 November 2013

Tribute To Charlie

For many of you who have followed my blog, your will remember Charlie, my daughter's family, wonderful pet dog. Last Sunday, Charlie died very suddenly, not having been ill and we will all miss him terribly.

These are a few photos that I am sharing with you as a tribute to him.

Very sad. I feel for you and your family. If you care for your pet as you and your family cared for Charlie they become family themselves. It can be hard to get over. I usually find it`s best not to wait too long after a pet dies to start looking around and planning what your next dog will be. A home that has had a dog for a long time seems to be lacking life until you get the next one. However it`s important to realise that dogs die and even though they are a loss they are just animals. Doing my job as a rural postman I have come accross people who gave their dogs almost human qualities and status. I have seen these people go into a deep depression when a dog dies. Look forward to your next one. What breed was Charlie? I always keep a spaniel and I think there was spaniel in Charlie. Would I be right?

Oh margaret I am so sorry to hear about Charlie! I am a dog lover, and have had dogs that I have loved and lost and it is so hard. Leaves such a big hole in your family. He looks like he was a beautiful and loving friend!Would also love to hear more about your nursing career... what sort of nursing you did etc. Hugs from Texas

Hi Jeanne MAny thanks for your knidness a this sad time. I am just about to go to Belfast to see Andrew Rieu and take 14 people to that but I will email you sometime when I have more time about my nursing career.

HI Tony I appreciate your very kind wishes at this sad time. Charlie was part Spaniel and I think labrador. My family aquired him overnight becasue another family who were moving to USA, had been going to take him with them, however at the last minute decided not too. My family did know Charlie and loved him and Charlie arrived and it was as if he had always been there. He did not need anytime to adjust but just fitted in. He had such a wonderful soft personality and was very obedient. He wil be missed. When I am over there, I will miss walking with him.

Hi Margaret, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Pets easily become members of the family and are such pure-hearted things that we can't help but connect to their goodness on a deep level. The grief when they die is real and upsetting! I hope you and your family (especially the kids) will feel ok soon.

I am SO sorry! It is true there is not much suffering to go all of a sudden, but it is such a shock for everyone!!! Your tribute is beautiful! I love the very beautiful last picture of charlie on the beach and his reflection. Your post really shows how much he was a part of the family and you can feel the love. How old was he, and do they have any idea what happened?

Oh I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Charlie, They become such a part of the family and of your heart that losing a beloved pet is so very sad. What a beautiful animal Charlie was, and I am sure the family is so grateful that you captured such beautiful photographs of their faithful friend.

TO MARCIA, DEANNA, CHRISTIAN, KEITH, ROY,TEX, ANDREW, DAVID,EM, GINNY, AND CTMANY THANKS FOR FEELING MY SADNESS WITH MY FAMILY AND MYSELF. I KNOW YOU ALL UNDERSTAND.Charlie was about 8 years old and the vet did know what had happened to him.

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I have retired from a medical background, from teaching a 3 year City and Guilds; and also running a Bed and Breakfast. I have taken up bird watching later in life however I became very enthusiastic from the beginning and was greatly encouraged by other bird watchers. For the past 8 years I have led a bird group in my town and have become a guest speaker on cruise shipstalking about Birds around the world. I have travelled quite a bit,in particular to Australia where one of my daughters lives. I have now as many birding friends there as at home in Northern Ireland. I love Nature and being able to share that with others of like mind. I also like photography and do my best to photograph birds although I sometimes get a bit frustrated as my zoom is just not powerful enough.

My daughter and family that were in Australia have now moved to Malawi to work and I have visited them several times as well as visiting Zambia. I.live in Northern Ireland which is part of the UK and it is a beautiful place to live however I love travelling and wil continnue to travel aslong as I am able. I would love to go to visit bloggers that I follow and they are always very welcome here in N. Ireland.